I've been lurking the forums for a week or more reading up on plenty of good information so I thought it was about time to join in and start asking my own questions. I've inherited a 1951 CUB that runs great I've just recently gotten around to getting it picked up and brought to my home where I plan on putting it to work on my 5 acres. The previous owner was quite fond of his CUB and wanted me to have it because he knew I'd appreciate it more than anyone else he knew to pass it on to. So now that is it here, I've found myself here on these forums.

Although it was a loved tractor it's quite dirty, rusty, somewhat neglected, and definitely had bits added to make it work. I've done some maintenance since I've got it: oil, filter, plugs, lube, etc. Even fixed a water leak.

I'm extremely surprised at how well it starts and runs for a tractor that is twice my age.

I'd like to have some advice on getting it cleaned up, best / easiest, what to watch out for, etc. It really has a good bit of grime all over.

And here's a small photo of it:oh that weird canister thing was put on there so he could easily add water to the leaking radiator while running I've already removed that and got a real radiator cap on the way.

But I'd echo the other's advice, if at all possible, get to the Deep South Cub Fest this weekend. You'll meet some great people and get some questions answered first-hand. Even if you can just be there for a part of a day, it would be worth it.

G'day and congrats on the new to you Cub Interesting looking Cub.. and I see you are already fixin the bit's that need some looking at. Follow the links below -- there is a ton of great info available to our members here. Keep us posted on how you make out.

Thanks everyone, been reading plenty on here, the search option isn't always leading me where I'd like to be but I keep trying. I'm not able to make it to the deep south cub fest, it would of been nice to be able to chat up some more knowledgeable people and to take a look at other cubs that are more like they should be. The one I've got has definitely been kept running with whatever someone had on hand and would fit the spot.

Those photos are of how It was when I picked it up, thought I might clean it up then have some before and after shots. Then I might get around to making things right with it, then have another set of photos.

I've never had anything with a crank handle to start it. Quite impressed when I cold started it with a single throw.

I know I'm at least the 4th owner of this particular cub, so there's no telling what all has happened/been done to it. The previous owner alone was definitely the kind of man that would 'rig' things to work in some strange manners.